Inside Grand CanyonLearn about Grand Canyon National Park with a Park Ranger as your guide. Inside Grand Canyon provides an in-depth look at the nature, science, history and culture of the Grand Canyon told through audio/ video podcasts and Ranger Minutes. A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/rangerminute.htm
2008 National Park Servicehttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssen-usMon, 8 Jun 2015 14:05:23 -0700michael_quinn@nps.govMon, 8 Jun 2015 14:02:50 -0700FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.comInside Grand CanyonLearn about Grand Canyon National Park with a park ranger as your guide. Inside Grand Canyon provides an in-depth look at the nature, science, history and culture of the Grand Canyon told through audio/ video podcasts and Ranger Minutes. A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.</National Park ServiceNational Park Servicemichael_quinn@nps.govgrand, canyon, Arizona, scenic, hiking, backcountry, inspiration, geology, rafting, beauty, traveloguenonohttp://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/images/iT-inside-grca_1400.jpgInside Grand Canyonhttp://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/rangerminute.htm
140014002015 Grand Canyon Star Party: June 13 - 20, 2015The 25th annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held this June on both the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. Amateur astronomers from across the country will volunteer their expertise. Free slide programs will be offered and numerous telescopes will be set up to view planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, the moon, and the sun. National parks such as Grand Canyon are protective harbors for some of the last remaining dark skies in this country. Weather permitting; you can expect spectacular views of the universe!
This event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (South Rim), and Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix (North Rim), with funding from the Grand Canyon Association.http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/grca/2015star-party-captions.m4v
6241CF37-9578-4140-804E-62A880A235E7Mon, 8 Jun 2015 14:02:50 -07002015 Grand Canyon Star Party: June 13-20The 25rd annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held this June on both the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. Amateur astronomers from across the country will volunteer their expertise. Free slide programs will be offered and numerous telescopes will be set up to view planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, the moon, and the sun. National parks such as Grand Canyon are protective harbors for some of the last remaining dark skies in this country. Weather permitting; you can expect spectacular views of the universe!
This event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (South Rim), and Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix (North Rim), with funding from the Grand Canyon Association.3:59Marker Marshallastronomy, stargazing, grand canyon, star party, telescope, planet, star, viewing, program,nonoNight Sky (Episode 4) Grand Canyon in Depthhttp://go.nps.gov/gcnightsky Journey to a place where the Milky Way stretches across the heavens. Experience the mystery and wonder of Grand Canyon's night sky with Astronomer Tyler Nordgren and Park Ranger Rader Lane. Explore its beauty and learn what you can do to help preserve it. http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/grca/e04-night-sky.m4v
4EA772B6-67C1-485E-B3C4-20F14C4EE7F8Mon, 8 Jun 2015 14:02:46 -0700Night Sky (Episode 4) Grand Canyon in Depthhttp://go.nps.gov/gcnightsky Journey to a place where the Milky Way stretches across the heavens. Experience the mystery and wonder of Grand Canyon's night sky with Astronomer Tyler Nordgren and Park Ranger Rader Lane. Explore its beauty and learn what you can do to help preserve it. 9:51Ryan Christensenastronomy, stargazing, grand canyon, star party, telescope, planet, star, viewing, program,nonoPhantom Ranch (Episode 3) Grand Canyon in DepthIn Episode 03, "Phantom Ranch," visit a historic oasis nestled at the bottom of Grand Canyon; a storied place that can only be reached on foot, by mule, or by rafting the Colorado River.<br />
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Grand Canyon In Depth is a video series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park. Join park rangers, scientists, and historians as they take us beyond the rim of the canyon to discover the diversity of life and the extraordinary beauty of Grand Canyon National Park. <br /><br />
Produced by the National Park Service in association with Bristlecone Media and Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/grca/e03-phantom-ranch.m4v
153DBDB5-6358-4184-B861-26A6D2203342Mon, 9 Feb 2015 12:36:26 -0700Phantom Ranch (Episode 3) Grand Canyon in DepthIn Episode 03, "Phantom Ranch," visit a historic oasis nestled at the bottom of Grand Canyon; a storied place that can only be reached on foot, by mule, or by rafting the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon In Depth is a video series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park. Join park rangers, scientists, and historians as they take us beyond the rim of the canyon to discover the diversity of life and the extraordinary beauty of Grand Canyon National Park.
Produced by the National Park Service in association with Bristlecone Media and Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.9:51Ryan Christensen"Grand Canyon", mules, hiking, "Mary Colter", "Colorado River", hiker, camping, campgroundnonoHidden Waters (Episode 2) Grand Canyon in DepthIn Episode 02,"Hidden Waters," travel with scientists to explore springs hidden deep within Grand Canyon. The ecosystems of Grand Canyon's seeps and springs represent some of the most complicated, diverse, productive, provocative, and threatened ecosystems on earth.<br />
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Grand Canyon In Depth is a new video series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park. Join park rangers, scientists, and historians as they take us beyond the rim of the canyon to discover the diversity of life and the extraordinary beauty of Grand Canyon National Park. <br /><br />
Produced by the National Park Service in association with Bristlecone Media and Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/grca/e02-hidden-waters.m4v
B1BB868E-402A-4E70-94D1-8FC00481B632Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:28:45 -0700Hidden Waters (Episode 2) Grand Canyon in DepthIn Episode 02,"Hidden Waters," travel with scientists to explore springs hidden deep within Grand Canyon. The ecosystems of Grand Canyon's seeps and springs represent some of the most complicated, diverse, productive, provocative, and threatened ecosystems on earth.
Grand Canyon In Depth is a new video series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park. Join park rangers, scientists, and historians as they take us beyond the rim of the canyon to discover the diversity of life and the extraordinary beauty of Grand Canyon National Park.
Produced by the National Park Service in association with Bristlecone Media and Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.9:06Ryan Christensenwater, springs, Grand Canyon, nature, life, beauty, riparian, ecosystem,nonoMore Than a View (Episode 1) Grand Canyon in DepthIn "More Than A View," Park Ranger Stephanie Sutton invites us to go beyond the rim and explore all that Grand Canyon National Park has to offer; diverse life zones, landforms, and cultural history.<br />
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Grand Canyon In Depth is a new video series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park. Join park rangers, scientists, and historians as they take us beyond the rim of the canyon to discover the diversity of life and the extraordinary beauty of Grand Canyon National Park. <br /><br />
Produced by the National Park Service in association with Bristlecone Media and Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/grca/grca-more-than-view-CC.mov
DD959BBB-20E0-427A-839E-1B9FF1058D72Thu, 6 Mar 2014 16:27:38 -0700More Than a View (Episode 1) Grand Canyon in DepthIn "More Than A View," Park Ranger Stephanie Sutton invites us to go beyond the rim and explore all that Grand Canyon National Park has to offer; diverse life zones, landforms, and cultural history.
Grand Canyon In Depth is a new video series that explores the natural and human history of Grand Canyon National Park. Join park rangers, scientists, and historians as they take us beyond the rim of the canyon to discover the diversity of life and the extraordinary beauty of Grand Canyon National Park.
Produced by the National Park Service in association with Bristlecone Media and Grand Canyon Association, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.8:39Ryan Christensengrand canyon, national park, nature, life, cultural, hisory,explore, beautynonoBest Ways to Visit Grand Canyon in Four Hours or LessOne of the best ways you can experience the South Rim of Grand Canyon in 3 to 4 hours is to combine walking with shuttle bus riding. Learn how to get out to spectacular scenic views, and visit the historic Grand Canyon Village.http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/videos/grca-20131105-orientation_1280x720.mp4
3624CF24-50E4-4EBF-B87D-9DBA1F0B04ACFri, 24 Jan 2014 16:16:49 -0700Best Ways to Visit Grand Canyon in Four Hours or LessOne of the best ways you can experience the South Rim of Grand Canyon in 3 to 4 hours is to combine walking with shuttle bus riding. Learn how to get out to spectacular scenic views, and visit the historic Grand Canyon Village.3:34R. Lane, E SchreinerGrand Canyon, National Park, South Rim, sightseeing, tour, shuttle, walk, walking, trail, scenic, breathtaking,nonoCondors of the Grand Canyon - Audio PodcastThe California condor is a dramatic and a dramatically endangered bird. Grand Canyon National Park has become an important refuge for California condors and one of the best places on Earth to see them in the wild. In this podcast we will first tell you more about these wonderful birds and then we’ll talk about when, where and how to recognize them when you visit the park.<br />
Download the transcript here: http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/upload/Inside_grca_condor200904.pdf Lean more about California Condors here: http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/california-condors.htmhttp://www.nps.gov/av/imr/avElement/grca-condor-20090415.mp3
1154484F-735F-4E0D-BBEA-0B2AA5B3E339Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:38:54 -0700Condors of the Canyon - Audio PodcastThe California condor is a dramatic and a dramatically endangered bird. Grand Canyon National Park has become an important refuge for California condors and one of the best places on Earth to see them in the wild. In this podcast we will first tell you more about these wonderful birds and then we’ll talk about when, where and how to recognize them when you visit the park.
Download the transcript here: http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/upload/Inside_grca_condor200904.pdf Lean more about California Condors here: http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/california-condors.htm9:35Marker Marshall, Pat BrownCalifornia, Condor, soaring, endangered, lead, copper, bullets, lookout, birds, birdingnonoElk at Grand Canyon: Facts and Cautions.Elk are frequently seen in and around Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Haley Bercot shares some interesting facts about this majestic animal. What should one do if they sight an Elk? How close should one get? Can elk be dangerous? Many visitors see large wild animals that seem tame and therefore approach far closer than they should. For safety's sake stay at least 50 feet away from the elk!
Never approach wild animals. Photograph all wildlife from the safety of your vehicle. Use telephoto lenses and observe quietly. It is dangerous, and illegal, to feed wild animals in a national park. Violators will be fined. Wildlife can become dependent upon handouts and lose their ability to hunt and forage. Such animals lose their fear of humans. They can become aggressive and bite, kick, or gore. Many are struck by cars while searching for handouts. Help us keep wildlife wild. Never feed or approach wildlife.
For more videos about wildlife safety please visit: http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/safetyvideos.htmhttp://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/videos/grca-elk09_1280x720.mp4
119CBB01-AE5C-42BB-B5AC-77CC04D75EF8Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:33:56 -0700Elk at Grand Canyon: Facts and Cautions.Elk are frequently seen in and around Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Haley Bercot shares some interesting facts about this majestic animal. What should one do if they sight an Elk? How close should one get? Can elk be dangerous? Many visitors see large wild animals that seem tame and therefore approach far closer than they should. For safety's sake stay at least 50 feet away from the elk!
Never approach wild animals. Photograph all wildlife from the safety of your vehicle. Use telephoto lenses and observe quietly. It is dangerous, and illegal, to feed wild animals in a national park. Violators will be fined. Wildlife can become dependent upon handouts and lose their ability to hunt and forage. Such animals lose their fear of humans. They can become aggressive and bite, kick, or gore. Many are struck by cars while searching for handouts. Help us keep wildlife wild. Never feed or approach wildlife.
For more videos about wildlife safety please visit: http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/safetyvideos.htm3:36Haley Bercotelk, wildlife, safety, danger, bite, kick,nonoMary Colter, Grand Canyon ArchitectSome of most unique structures along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon were designed by Mary Colter, Chief Architect and Decorator for the Fred Harvey Company/ Santa Fe Railroad. In this Ranger Minute, Ranger Huggins lists the six Colter designed buildings at Grand Canyon where park visitors can rest, stay, eat and shop, Colter was know for using local materials to create rustic buildings in the Southwestern style.http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/videos/grca-huggins-colter_1280x720.mp4
774D02A3-B385-4152-A933-7629C9246AA0Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:24:45 -0700Mary Colter, Grand Canyon ArchitectSome of most unique structures along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon were designed by Mary Colter, Chief Architect and Decorator for the Fred Harvey Company/ Santa Fe Railroad. In this Ranger Minute, Ranger Huggins lists the six Colter designed buildings at Grand Canyon where park visitors can rest, stay, eat and shop, Colter was know for using local materials to create rustic buildings in the Southwestern style.2:06Erin HugginsGrand Canyon, Mary Colter, architect, buildings, rustic, Fred Harvey,nonoParking by the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Mather PointJoin Park Ranger Ron Brown on a tour of the four parking lots that surround the busy South Rim Visitor center. Information includes; the lot that is closest to the Grand Canyon and Canyon Rim Trail, where the restrooms are, the best lot to park an RV, the lot that is closest to the visitor center, etc. For more information, view this page: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htmhttp://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/videos/grca-parking-1024_1280x720.mp4
923D7D7F-B5F0-4E1D-8D7C-A66D3797EE17Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:27:20 -0700Parking by the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Mather PointJoin Park Ranger Ron Brown on a tour of the four parking lots that surround the busy South Rim Visitor center. Information includes; the lot that is closest to the Grand Canyon and Canyon Rim Trail, where the restrooms are, the best lot to park an RV, the lot that is closest to the visitor center, etc.4:52Ron BrownGrand Canyon, parking, visitor center, mather point, accessnonoCondor Takes a Dip in a Grand Canyon CreekWATER is the lifeblood of Grand Canyon, a force of erosion, a sustainer of scarce riparian habitat in a desert environment, a spiritual element for native peoples, a provider of recreation, and a central factor in the exploration, development, and politics of the American West.
This video was recorded on April 17, 2011 at Pipe Creek, which is along the Tonto Trail and east of Indian Garden. The condor in the video is #87, a male, hatched in captivity on 4/22/1998. In 2008: sired 476M/H6 w/ 133F/33 in Redwall cave below Grandeur Point.
Learn more about CA Condors in Grand Canyon National Park here: http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/california-condors.htmhttp://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/videos/grca-Pipe_Creek_1280x720.mp4
0651200C-5D5D-4674-AC92-17486235B6D0Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:20:27 -0700Condor Takes a Dip in a Grand Canyon CreekWATER is the lifeblood of Grand Canyon a force of erosion, a sustainer of scarce riparian habitat in a desert environment, a spiritual element for native peoples, a provider of recreation, and a central factor in the exploration, development, and politics of the American West.
This video was recorded on April 17, 2011 at Pipe Creek, which is along the Tonto Trail and east of Indian Garden. The condor in the video is #87, a male, hatched in captivity on 4/22/1998. In 2008: sired 476M/H6 w/ 133F/33 in Redwall cave below Grandeur Point.
Learn more about CA Condors in Grand Canyon National Park here: http://www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/california-condors.htm58Michael Quinncondor, grand canyon, creek, riparian, water, springnonoExplore and Exercise on the Rim Trail (Grand Canyon South Rim)The Rim Trail along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon provides a great way to get out and experience the park. Use the rim trail to get some exercise while out exploring the 13 miles of multi-use pathway. Whether walking, hiking, running or strolling, the rim trail is a must during your visit to Grand Canyon -- get out of the car and go Explore!
Part of the rim trail is open to bicycles. What many folks do is combine bike riding on the Greenway sections of the rim trail, with the Hermit Road. The Hermit Road is nice as it has shuttle bus traffic only - during the summer.
NPS video by Brandon Torres.http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/videos/grca-rim-trail-2_1280x720.mp4
8383CDF3-71DE-4413-83DC-89DD44C1C49FMon, 3 Oct 2011 14:33:25 -0700Explore and Exercise on the Rim Trail (Grand Canyon South Rim)The Rim Trail along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon provides a great way to get out and experience the park. Use the rim trail to get some exercise while out exploring the 13 miles of multi-use pathway. Whether walking, hiking, running or strolling, the rim trail is a must during your visit to Grand Canyon -- get out of the car and go Explore!
Part of the rim trail is open to bicycles. What many folks do is combine bike riding on the Greenway sections of the rim trail, with the Hermit Road. The Hermit Road is nice as it has shuttle bus traffic only - during the summer.
NPS video by Brandon Torres.3:29Brandon Torrestrail, hike, run, fitness, jog, runner, national park,nonoTeamwork in the Natural World at Grand Canyon National Park (video)In the natural world, when plants and animals benefit each other we call it a symbiotic relationship. Here at Grand Canyon National Park, we have lots of examples, including the relationship between yucca moths and yucca plants, between tassel-eared squirrels and ponderosa pines, and between badgers and coyotes. http://www.nps.gov/grcahttp://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/videos/grca-teamwork1280_480x270.mp4
6892337B-E07E-40F7-A13F-4B96DEF76C91Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:10:27 -0700Teamwork in the Natural World at Grand Canyon National ParkIn the natural world, when plants and animals benefit each other we call it a symbiotic relationship. Here at Grand Canyon National Park, we have lots of examples, including the relationship between yucca moths and yucca plants, between tassel-eared squirrels and ponderosa pines, and between badgers and coyotes.2:53Lori Romewolf, squirrel, raven, animals, wildlife, prey, predator, ecosystemnonoTusayan Pueblo Indian Ruins (Audiocast)A Visit to Tusayan Ruins and Museum provides a glimpse of Pueblo Indian life some 800 years ago. Park Ranger Brian Gatlin introduces us to these ancient people who called Grand Canyon "home." In what ways were their lives similar to ours today? <br />
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Tusayan Ruin is located three miles west of Desert View and is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/upload/2007RMtusayan.mp3
44763326-2C2B-4F16-B1A7-2ECBD91D26DAThu, 17 Dec 2009 21:35:46 -0700Tusayan Pueblo Indian Ruins (audiocast)A Visit to Tusayan Indian Ruins and Museum provides a glimpse of Southwestern Pueblo Indian life some 800 years ago. Park Ranger Brian Gatlin introduces us to these ancient people who called Grand Canyon "home." In what ways were their lives similar to ours today?
Tusayan Ruin is located three miles west of Desert View in Grand Canyon National Park and is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.2:43Brian Gatlinarcheology, pueblo, native, indians, ruins, Hopi, farmingnonoTusayan Pueblo Indian Ruins (videocast)A Visit to Tusayan Ruin and Museum<br />
provides a glimpse of Pueblo Indian life some 800 years ago. Park Ranger Brian Gatlin introduces us to these ancient people who called Grand Canyon "home." In what ways were their lives similar to ours today? <br />
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Tusayan Ruin is located three miles west of Desert View and is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/upload/2007RMtusayan.mp4
B3C6E5B0-7B64-4B6F-B2B3-8019344F470FThu, 17 Dec 2009 21:32:37 -0700Tusayan Pueblo Indian Ruins (videocast)A Visit to Tusayan Ruin and Museum
provides a glimpse of Pueblo Indian life some 800 years ago. Park Ranger Brian Gatlin introduces us to these ancient people who called Grand Canyon "home." In what ways were their lives similar to ours today?
Tusayan Ruin is located three miles west of Desert View and is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.2:43Brian Gatlinarcheology, pueblo, native, indians, ruins, Hopi, farmingnonoGrand Canyon Mountain Lions (videocast)(Puma concolor, also called cougars or pumas) inhabit the canyons and forests of Grand Canyon National Park and are the region's only remaining large predator. Surprisingly, very little is known about this secretive animal’s behavior, range, and habits. In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Lori Rome shares some interesting facts.http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/upload/2007RMlions.mp4
214D8AF1-4D2A-4A45-A44B-5FBD62EB19D5Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:13:50 -0700Grand Canyon Mountain Lions (videocast)(Puma concolor, also called cougars or pumas) inhabit the canyons and forests of Grand Canyon National Park and are the region's only remaining large predator. Surprisingly, very little is known about this secretive animal’s behavior, range, and habits. In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Lori Rome shares some interesting facts.3:32Lori Romelion, puma, cougar, prey, predator, ecosystem, cat, kittennonoGrand Canyon Mountain Lions (audiocast)(Puma concolor, also called cougars or pumas) inhabit the canyons and forests of Grand Canyon National Park and are the region's only remaining large predator. Surprisingly, very little is known about this secretive animal’s behavior, range, and habits. In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Lori Rome shares some interesting facts.http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/upload/2007RMlions.mp3
008BE70B-F571-4982-A226-1A09BBA56B6FSun, 13 Dec 2009 14:09:06 -0700Grand Canyon Mountain Lions (audiocast)(Puma concolor, also called cougars or pumas) inhabit the canyons and forests of Grand Canyon National Park and are the region's only remaining large predator. Surprisingly, very little is known about this secretive animal’s behavior, range, and habits. In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Lori Rome shares some interesting facts.3:32Lori Romelion, puma, cougar, prey, predator, ecosystem, cat, kittennonoThe Love Song of SummerEveryone is trying to escape the heat. Everyone except for one love struck Romeo, singing loudly under the full punishing glare of the summer sun. From deep within the Grand Canyon, echoes the love song of the Cicada.http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/upload/20090330InGRCA_cicada.mp3
E73557E0-DAB5-4B4A-92E1-5B0C15663E6CWed, 20 May 2009 10:50:43 -0700The Love Song of SummerEveryone is trying to escape the heat. Everyone except for one love struck Romeo, singing loudly under the full punishing glare of the summer sun. From deep within the Grand Canyon, echoes the love song of the Cicada.5:10Ranger Haley Bercotinsect, canyon, song, call, music, heat, summer.nonoPonderosa Pines: Living With FireHow is the Ponderosa pine able to grow throughout the American West? Well, the secret to the tree's success is how well it has adapted to fire. Join Park Ranger Haley Bercot as she describes the unique ways in which the Ponderosa pine is able to protect itself from fire. But, what about people, what about those of us who live in these fire prone ecosystems? What about our homes? Our belongings? Our lives? We’re not naturally adapted to fire, but I think we can make a start by following the example of the Ponderosa Pine. Ponderosas protect themselves from fire with their armor of thick bark. We can do the same by using fire resistant building materials in our homes, and surrounding our homes with a defensible space.http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/videos/grca-ponderosa2012_480x270.mp4
49E344CD-2C06-47B5-9C26-57A4B0FBA37EFri, 24 Apr 2009 14:20:17 -0700Ponderosa Pines: Living With FireHow is the Ponderosa pine able to grow throughout the American West? Well, the secret to the tree's success is how well it has adapted to fire. Join Park Ranger Haley Bercot as she describes the unique ways in which the Ponderosa pine is able to protect itself from fire. But, what about people, what about those of us who live in these fire prone ecosystems? What about our homes? Our belongings? Our lives? We’re not naturally adapted to fire, but I think we can make a start by following the example of the Ponderosa Pine. Ponderosas protect themselves from fire with their armor of thick bark. We can do the same by using fire resistant building materials in our homes, and surrounding our homes with a defensible space.3:46Haley Bercottpine, forest, fire, firewise, resources, wildland, smoke, protectionnonoGrand Canyon Fly-through AnimationAn exciting 7 minute video produced by NASA, the National Park Service Views Team and the USGS, takes viewers on a simulated flight across the entire 277 mile (433km) length of the Grand Canyon, where they explore its scenic wonders as their imaginary aircraft dives low over landslides and races through winding canyons.<br />
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Viewers experience roller-coaster twists and turns as they fly up above the Colorado River accompanied by a narrated introduction to Grand Canyon Geography.http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/grca/InsideGRCA_fly-through.mp4
B4CFA56C-2AA8-45CA-9DD4-8F7B6BBECDDCTue, 7 Apr 2009 12:05:40 -0700Grand Canyon Fly-through AnimationAn exciting 7 minute video produced by NASA, the National Park Service Views Team and the USGS, takes viewers on a simulated flight across the entire 277 mile (433km) length of the Grand Canyon, where they explore its scenic wonders as their imaginary aircraft dives low over landslides and races through winding canyons.
Viewers experience roller-coaster twists and turns as they fly up above the Colorado River accompanied by a narrated introduction to Grand Canyon Geography.7:22NASA, NPS, USGS,animation, flight, canyon, landslide, racing, roller-coasternonoHow Grand Canyon Was Shaped Over TimeIn this Ranger Minute, Ranger Joseph Felgenhauer describes a simple way to remember how the Grand Canyon was shaped over time: D.U.D.E. (The letters stand for Deposition, Uplift, Down cutting and Erosion.)<br />
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To download the transcript, go to this link: http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/upload/transc-RM200903dude.pdfhttp://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/grca/InsideGRCA_RM_Dude200903.mp4
E48D7A13-0634-40FA-AD34-AA19E9E056DFSun, 22 Mar 2009 20:19:32 -0700How Grand Canyon Was Shaped Over TimeIn this Ranger Minute, Ranger Joseph Felgenhauer describes a simple way to remember how the Grand Canyon was shaped over time: D.U.D.E. (The letters stand for Deposition, Uplift, Down cutting and Erosion.)
To download the transcript, go to this link: http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/upload/transc-RM200903dude.pdf3:51Joseph Felgenhauergeology, sedimentary, layers, erosion, scenic, overlook, Lipan, Grand Canyonnono